GLD's $141 Billion Rally Hinges on Continued Central Bank Buying
GLD rose 62% in 2025, propelled by sustained central-bank buying and fund mechanics, with IAU offering a lower-cost alternative that marginally outperformed over five years.
Dollar weakens as US Federal government 'shut-down' begins
US government shutdown and missing economic data heightened market uncertainty, driving modest stock declines, stronger gold, a weaker dollar, and lower Treasury yields.